Francisco A Sylvester MD
Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Gastroenterology
Professor of Pediatrics, UNC School of Medicine Chief, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology
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333 South Columbia Street247 MacNiderChapel Hill, NC 27599
Phone+1 860-305-7493
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Education & Training
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences UniversityResidency, Pediatrics, 1987 - 1991
Cayetano Heredia UniversityClass of 1985
Certifications & Licensure
NC State Medical License 2014 - 2026
CT State Medical License 1995 - 2015
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Gastroenterology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Most Compassionate Doctor American Registry
Clinical Trials
- Improving Medication Adherence in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Start of enrollment: 2012 Feb 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Spanish-Speaking Parents' Experiences Accessing Care: Evolving Challenges and Promising Approaches.Kori B Flower, Jennifer C Gutierrez-Wu, Jennifer Pilotos McBride, Francisco Sylvester, Maria E Díaz-González de Ferris
Academic Pediatrics. 2024-04-01 - Fundic Gland Polyps: Strategizing a Surveillance Framework for Children and Adolescents.Ahmad Salah Sami, Francisco A Sylvester, Thomas Attard, Sabina Mir
Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. 2023-10-01 - Has Vitamin D Lost It's (Sun) Shine?Mehwish Khan, Francisco A Sylvester
Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. 2023-04-01
Press Mentions
Genomic Study Finds a New Role for microRNAs as Predictors of Crohn’s Disease ProgressionOctober 4th, 2018
Grant Support
- Mechanisms Of Bone Loss In Pediatric Crohn DiseaseNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2004–2008
- Mechanisms Of Osteoporosis In Crohn'S DiseaseNational Center For Research Resources2004
- Crohns Disease And Osteopenia--Basic Pathogenic MechanismsNational Center For Research Resources1998–2002
Professional Memberships
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External Links
- Pediatric GI at UNChttp://pediatrics.med.unc.edu/specialties/gastroenterology
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